Cook- PM/ AM

Diablo, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $24.00 - $27.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job Description

Diablo Country Club is an exclusive and prestigious private club renowned for its exceptional recreational facilities, fine dining experiences, and a rich tradition of hospitality. Located in a highly sought-after area, the club caters to a discerning membership base that expects the highest standards of service and quality in all aspects of their club experience. The establishment boasts world-class amenities including a championship golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, and elegant banquet facilities that host various social and corporate events throughout the year. As a premier club, Diablo Country Club emphasizes excellence, professionalism, and a welcoming environment for both its members and staff, making it a highly respected leader in the private club community.

The Cook position within Diablo Country Club’s Culinary Department plays a vital role in delivering the club's commitment to outstanding dining. Reporting directly to the Sous Chef, the Cook is charged with preparing, cooking, and serving meals, ensuring that every dish meets the club’s strict quality and presentation standards. This is a nonexempt, full-time position requiring flexibility to cover shifts during all hours of operation, seven days a week throughout the year. The importance of this role lies not only in the technical cooking skills but also in the ability to function efficiently at every station across the club’s outlets. The Cook must uphold rigorous food health and safety regulations and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen.

In addition to technical culinary proficiency, the role demands excellent communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with supervisors and other kitchen staff. The Cook must be adept at managing multiple food orders simultaneously and ensuring that products are fresh and properly stored. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, cooking all orders following recipes and plating guides, maintaining sanitation standards, and assisting with kitchen closing procedures. This role is critical in helping Diablo Country Club maintain its reputation for culinary excellence and superior member satisfaction. Candidates with five years of relevant experience in kitchen operations within hotels, restaurants, or clubs are preferred, and culinary school education is beneficial though not mandatory. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding environment for cooks passionate about working in a high-standard hospitality setting.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience in kitchen operation of a hotel, restaurant, or club
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence
Ability to write simple correspondence
Effective presentation skills in small group or one-on-one situations
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions
Physical ability to stand for long periods and use hands to handle food
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally
Availability to work all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays
Adherence to food health and safety standards and sanitation policies

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years experience in kitchen operation of a hotel, restaurant, or club
Knowledge of food health and safety regulations
Ability to follow recipes and plating guides accurately
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Communication skills to effectively coordinate with supervisors and team members
Culinary school education preferred but not mandatory
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to comprehend and write simple instructions and correspondence
Ability to apply common sense understanding to execute detailed instructions

Job Duties

Prepares, cooks, and serves meals as directed by the Sous Chef
Responsible for full knowledge of menus and recipes including daily features
Works proficiently at every station in all club outlets
Covers all shifts required by the culinary operation seven days a week, 365 days a year
Completes daily preparation tasks without constant supervision
Maintains and updates daily preparation par lists based on business demands
Ensures freshness of all daily products on hot line and pantry station
Communicates kitchen needs and requirements to supervisors and Sous Chefs
Adheres to all food health and safety regulations
Sets up, cleans, and organizes workstations and maintains them throughout the shift
Prepares ingredients including washing vegetables, chopping, and seasoning meats
Prepares oven, utensils, and grill for the shift
Follows recipes and plating guides provided by the Chef
Cooks all orders according to food health and safety standards
Handles multiple food orders including hot and cold preparations
Monitors multiple orders as new requests arrive
Ensures each order has the correct food and sides
Stores all food properly based on safety standards
Sanitizes and cleans workstations and utensils throughout the shift
Assists other cooks or team members when needed
Plates a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other foods
Assumes full responsibility for the quality of products served
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products
Labels and dates all prepared food
Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection ovens, flat tops, range and refrigeration equipment
Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup
Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods
Closes kitchen properly following closing checklist
Performs other related duties as assigned by Sous Chef or manager-on-duty